Jeff and Phillip share their success as they returned to the region from incarceration.
Kent, who participated in a number of the board’s grant-funded programs, talks about his experience transitioning into employment. He was referred by Virginia Works and participated in the Advanced Manufacturing Technician training through the Center for Manufacturing Excellence of SWVA. After training, he worked with board staff for assistance in securing gainful employment. … Read more »
For WIA participant Tyler B., law enforcement is not just a job, it’s a calling; a call to public service and to protect public safety. This calling was evident to WIA staff when Tyler visited the Galax workforce office seeking assistance to move him away from public assistance and into self-sufficiency. Although Tyler possessed experience… Read more »
One of the best things that ever happened to me was being incarcerated. Bad decisions and substance use led to an arrest that forced me to hit rock bottom. While I was in jail, I met a man named Greg Lee. He was serving time for the same things. We both had families that we… Read more »
Career Change Success Every day is busy in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit at Bristol Regional Medical Center (Wellmont Health Systems). However, no day is too busy for People Incorporated dislocated worker client Travis R., who is thankful for a work schedule as busy as his. “I am very blessed with the help I have received… Read more »
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